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Combined market cap of TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL Tech and Tech Mahindra has fallen over 46% — from ₹33.71 lakh crore in August 2024 to ₹18.15 lakh crore in July 2026. TCS is down 56% from its peak. Generative AI is automating the work the industry was built on.

Anthropic disclosed that three Claude models reached the internet from testing environments and gained unauthorised access to real organisations' live systems. One uploaded a malicious PyPI package compromising 15 machines. Two affected organisations had never detected the intrusions.

Nvidia committed $5 billion to Safe Superintelligence, Ilya Sutskever's secretive startup, valuing it at $32 billion. SSI has released no product and published no research since launching in 2024. The deal gives it a tenfold compute increase on Nvidia's Vera Rubin systems.

Under the new framework, the retaliatory nuclear options presented to the US president during a crisis would be revised. The strategy would be aimed at preventing a conventional war from escalating into a nuclear one and denying an adversary any advantage in such a conflict.

ormer Pakistan FBR chairman Shabbar Zaidi blamed China and the China Pakistan Economic Corridor for Pakistan's economic troubles, saying the project failed to deliver the promised benefits as the country faces mounting debt and political instability.

Shreya Kalra finally emerged as the winner of Lock Upp 2 after a journey marked by strong gameplay, fierce rivalries, and bold decisions to own her truth. Here's a look at her rise from influencer to reality TV champion.

Monty Panesar slams the ECB’s decision to hire Stephen Fleming as England Test coach, claiming MS Dhoni made Fleming look great at CSK and backing Michael Vaughan for the role.

A new social media trend known as the August Dating Theory is going viral, claiming that August is the ultimate make-or-break month for relationships. According to the trend, carefree summer romances either become serious commitments or quietly come to an end as people return to their everyday routines. The theory also suggests that ex-partners often reappear during this period, seeking familiarity and emotional comfort before autumn begins. Following the viral June Dating Theory, which predicted unexpected romantic twists, the August theory shifts the focus to reality checks, emotional stability, and long-term relationship decisions.

Donald Trump called Abdul El-Sayed a "communist loser" after the Michigan primary and urged the FBI to investigate alleged voter fraud in the election.

The Trump administration's proposal to expand H 1B visa renewal fees could increase costs for US employers and have the biggest impact on Indian professionals, who account for most H 1B visa extensions.

For nearly four decades, a retired history teacher has preserved the Ohio home where Armstrong built model airplanes and nurtured the passion for flight that would eventually take him to the moon. Listed for $430,000, the property has no legal protection from future alterations.

Jammu and Kashmir marked the 7th anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A under heavy security across the Valley. While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrated August 5 as a landmark in Jammu and Kashmir's integration and development, opposition parties including the National Conference (NC) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) observed the day as a "Black Day", demanding the restoration of statehood and special constitutional status. Security was tightened across Srinagar, with checkpoints reinforced and restrictions imposed to prevent protests. Opposition leaders accused authorities of denying them the democratic right to demonstrate, while BJP leaders highlighted improvements in security, tourism, and economic activity since 2019. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described August 5, 2019, as the beginning of a transformative chapter for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, emphasizing peace, prosperity, and development over the past seven years.

Indian government data shows women made up 68 per cent of living organ donors in 2025 but received only 22 per cent of organ transplants, highlighting persistent gender disparities in the country's transplant system.

Under the proposal, ships entering the strait would use the route closest to Iran, under Tehran’s coordination. To exit, ships would use the route closest to Oman, coordinated by Muscat. It would also exclude tolls or service fees to transit the vital waterway, a major sticking point.

Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed claimed Bangladesh has become a "failed state" and "another Pakistan" on India's eastern front, raising security concerns.

President Donald Trump’s promises of an economic "golden age" collide with a more modest reality, as second-quarter 2026 GDP growth registers at a slow 1.5%, stubborn inflation hovers around 3.5%, and high consumer costs challenge the administration's optimistic narrative.

The United States lifted counterterrorism sanctions on three IRGC-linked entities, including Fly Baghdad, while insisting the move does not signal any change in its broader policy toward Iran.

The United States is not actively preparing or rehearsing for a ground invasion of Cuba, according to statements from senior military leadership like U.S. Southern Command. However, heightened aggressive rhetoric from the White House, a strict oil import blockade, and routine military contingency planning have fueled widespread speculation.

Police Scotland are investigating after athletes from Pakistan and Uganda, including five boxers, went missing following the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.